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Can Facial Muscles Become Weaker After Botox?

I want to try Botox for the "chemical brow lift" effect. However, I am worried that Botox may cause the facial muscles to weaken or...

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Muscle Spasm and Headache After Botox?

Had Botox injected 48 hours ago. I'm now having muscle spasms in different parts of my body. I also have a persistent headache. Is this normal? ...

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Botox for Crows Feet Cause Droopy Lower Eyelid?

I've been thinking of having Botox for my crow's feet, but my doctor told me not to do it. He would not give me the injections. He said it was not...

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Muscle Spasms After Botox Between Brows

I am 42 and had Botox injections 6 weeks ago to address the beginnings of "11" lines between my brows. The doctor injected 18 points in the...

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Botox for Orbicularis Oris Muscle?

Can Botox be used for the orbicularis oris muscle? That particular muscle is too built up on my face and gives me a masculine appeal. I attached a...

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Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections to Prevent Neck Muscle Spasms?

After my car accident my neck muscles became very tight. I tried medication, hot and old compresses and of course physical therapy…. Swelling...

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I Am Having Eye Muscle Botox Injection Soon, How Long Before It's Safe to Travel by Airplane?

The procedure is relaxing the inside muscle, due to pulling/pain on outside muscle. small amount to be injected. I know that it takes a few days to...

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Botox for Hemifacial Spasm?

My neurologist recommended Botox Cosmetic for my hemifacial spasms. is this recommended by other doctors on these boards who have more experience with...

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How Can I Tell if I Need Botox in my Masseter Muscle?

Hi, I have a very large jaw and was thinking of having it reduced by Botox in my masseter muscle. How do I know if this will be successful for me, ie...

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Involuntary Spasms After Botox?

I'm having involuntary brow spasms 6 weeks after Botox injections for the "11" lines between my eyebrows. The dr. injected 18 units in a...

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Do Facial Muscles Weaken from Botox Use?

Because you can no longer use the facial muscles while the Botox lasts, doesn't this mean that over the duration of using this product, that your...

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What's the Maximum Amount for 11s?

I am trying to get rid of my 11s between my eyebrows. So far I have recieved 50 botox units. 20, then 15 and 15. all a week apart. Things have...

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Does Botox Cause the Injected Muscles to Weaken over Time?

Will injecting Botox cause the affected muscle to weaken over time? Will the muscle regain full strength or will it stay in the weakened state?

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Weak Eye Muscle After Botox-Induced Ptosis?

I developed ptosis after botox--my question is can the eye muscle stay weak for an extended period of time after botox induced ptosis?

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Muscle Spasms and Regained Movement 4 Weeks After Botox

I had Botox 4 weeks ago and have regainned alot of movement in my forehead. Today i have had a lot of muslce spasms in my forhead which are squeezing...

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Can Botox Be Safely/Successfully Used to Decrease Muscle Mass in the Deltoid Muscles?

Want to reduce muscle mass in deltoids. Can BOTOX be used for this and/or has anyone ever used botox for muscle reduction? My body is...

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Weak Eye Muscle - Will It Improve?

I had botox 4/10, within one week developed ptosis to rt lid-it has mostly resolved, but my rt lid still is very slightly lower on that iris and the...

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How is Botox Used to Reduce the Jaw Muscle?

Can botox be used to reduce, rather than enlarge or enhance, the jaw muscle? How natural is the final visual effect?

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Because 'If You Don't Use It You Lose It' is That True for Botox? You Paralyse Muscles...

Because you paralyze muscles, doesn't it stand to reason that the muscles are going to atrophy because they are not being used? Just asking..

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Eyelid Ptosis From Botox?

I had botox 1 yr ago and still am experiencing weakened eye muscle. On awakening I feel a struggle to open my lid. My eye always feels fatigued. Are...

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Risks of using Botox for bands vs. necklift?

What risks are associated with a botox treatment for neckbands as opposed to other options? How often are the muscles affected for movement of the...

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Having Muscle Pain when the BotoxFor My Migraines Wears Off- What To Do?

I have had two treatments of Botox for migraines. I can tell when they start to wear off by the pain returning to my face. Right now is time to do it...

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Can Botox Injected on Thighs To Reduce Muscle Mass?

I followed the healthiest way to loss weight lately- exercise and balanced diet. I loss 5 kg in two months. However, my thighs grows a lot of muscles....

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Can I Reduce the Top of my Head and my Jaws? Has Been Swollen My Whole Life.

The two top sides of my head, above my ears and beside my forehead have always been swollen out as long as i can remember. i have noticed an increase...

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Jaw Muscle or Bone Needing the Contour?

I am looking at getting some botox to contour my jaw line, which is pretty thick looking sometimes. I definitely want to start out with something less...

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